From the Archives: The Dictionary of Modern Gastronomy
The Food Section has started to gradually assemble a glossary of modern gastronomic terms -- a new class of words and phrases (above, an illustration of "Goodfellas thin") that have entered the culinary consciousness.
Here are all of the dictionary entries to date:
gas·tro-lounge
Zip Code win·ery
ghost a·cres
food·scape
cook·tude
a·ru·gu·lance
Good·fellas thin
twe⋅ci⋅pes
re⋅cess⋅i⋅pes
French Affront
A bento box performance and free picnic in Central Park in September, as well as "Four Effing dinners" so named in a nod to David Chang.
Side Ways
In Comida Central, a missive on rice and beans, "the official side dish of the five boroughs."
Do Fruits and Whole Grains Do A Body Good?
When it comes to BMI, their effect is negligible, according to a USDA report released yesterday.
Banh Mi Bliss Continues
A Robert Sietsema gem of an article: "The best sandwich at An Choi, though, isn't the regulation banh mi, but actually an invented variation called "banh mi thit heo quay" ($8), featuring roasted pork belly that alternates layers of garnet meat and crisp fat. Never has a banh mi been so thoroughly lubricated."
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June 11Small changes in the format of restaurant menus has big effects on spending decisions.
Food on Film, Big Apple Barbecue, and Craig Claiborne
June 9Food and wine events for the week of June 10-17.
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